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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

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Oklahoma teachers went on strike. Nearly 100 of them are now running for office to unseat Republican lawmakers.Oklahoma teachers went on strike. Nearly 100 of them are now running for office to unseat Republican lawmakers.
Politics

They are going after the state lawmakers who didn’t want to give teachers a raise.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Every June 26 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Voters head to the polls in New York, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Maryland.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
The pretty dramatic New York House primary elections, explained
Politics

Michael Grimm and Joe Crowley headline a raucous primary day in the Empire State.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Michael Bloomberg is going all in on Democratic House candidates in 2018Michael Bloomberg is going all in on Democratic House candidates in 2018
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Bloomberg plans to spend over $80 million on midterms. Most of that money is going to Democrats.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The tough Senate map for Democrats is looking a little less toughThe tough Senate map for Democrats is looking a little less tough
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Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are moving in the Democrats’ direction.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Poll: immigration has become the No. 1 issue for voters in 2018Poll: immigration has become the No. 1 issue for voters in 2018
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A new Pew poll finds immigration has overtaken health care and the economy as a top 2018 issue.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Republicans have a millennial women problemRepublicans have a millennial women problem
Politics

Nearly 70 percent of young women say they are leaning toward Democratic candidates in the midterms.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Charts: Trump is the target of historic voter backlash ahead of the 2018 midtermsCharts: Trump is the target of historic voter backlash ahead of the 2018 midterms
Politics

New data shows Trump is a bigger election drag on his party than Obama ever was.

By Dylan Scott
Explainers
DC voters approve giving tipped workers the full minimum wageDC voters approve giving tipped workers the full minimum wage
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Explainers

Opponents warned that passing the ballot measure would ruin the DC restaurant scene. But it’s all (probably) going to be just fine.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Polls: Democrats have a good shot at turning Ohio blue again in 2018Polls: Democrats have a good shot at turning Ohio blue again in 2018
Politics

Richard Cordray has a surprising lead over Mike DeWine in the gubernatorial contest.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
A South Carolina Democrat admitted to abusing his ex-wife. He still won his primary.A South Carolina Democrat admitted to abusing his ex-wife. He still won his primary.
Politics

Despite heat from national Democrats, Archie Parnell has refused to drop out.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democrats just won a Wisconsin special election Scott Walker didn’t want to haveDemocrats just won a Wisconsin special election Scott Walker didn’t want to have
Politics

It’s another round of big wins for Democrats in the Badger State.

By Tara Golshan
Midterm Elections 2018
Trump’s biggest Republican critics paid the price in their primaries on TuesdayTrump’s biggest Republican critics paid the price in their primaries on Tuesday
Midterm Elections 2018

There’s a pattern to which Republicans are most likely to lose in a primary.

By Kay Steiger
Politics
Women dominated the Virginia Democratic primary on TuesdayWomen dominated the Virginia Democratic primary on Tuesday
Politics

The winning streak continues.

By Li Zhou
Politics
4 winners and 3 losers from the June 12 primary elections4 winners and 3 losers from the June 12 primary elections
Politics

The stuff you should know after the Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
South Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie ArringtonSouth Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie Arrington
Politics

The moderate incumbent fell to an insurgent conservative challenger after Trump came out against him.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservativeThe South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservative
Politics

This ballot question could be a stepping stone toward closed primaries in South Carolina.

By Li Zhou
Every June 12 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Voters head to the polls in Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 1 more
Politics
Maine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primaryMaine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primary
Politics

He called Maine’s new voting system “the most horrific thing in the world.”

By Ella Nilsen
Live results for Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina primary elections
Politics

Candidates for major Senate, House, and governor’s races are on the ballot.

By Dylan Scott, Li Zhou and 2 more
Politics
Live results for Maine governor and House primary electionsLive results for Maine governor and House primary elections
Politics

There’s a large field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Paul LePage.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Virginia House primary electionsLive results for Virginia House primary elections
Politics

Virginia’s quietly important House elections could help swing control of the House.

By Dylan Scott
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia
Politics

Virginia’s quietly important House primary elections, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.
Politics

Maine’s governor candidates are divided on Medicaid expansion in a long-running fight in the state over health care.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Maine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratchMaine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratch
Politics

On Tuesday, Maine will become the first state in the nation to use ranked-choice voting.

By Ella Nilsen